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weak noun
der Tote
dead person · ميت (الشخص)
Is Tote der, die, or das?
Tote is masculine (der). The plural is Toten.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Tote.
Plural
die Toten
Declension of der Tote
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Tote | ein Tote | die Toten |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Toten | einen Toten | die Toten |
| Dativ Dative | dem Toten | einem Toten | den Toten |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Toten | eines Toten | der Toten |
This is a weak masculine noun — it adds an ending in the accusative, dative, and genitive cases.
Memory Tip
Visualize "Tote" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Bei dem Unfall gab es zwei Tote.
Quick Quiz — Test Yourself
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